This review brings back some memories. I have to say I was expecting little more than complaints of how different this game is followed by a low score. Such a review would not be entirely unwarranted, but your level of detail is much more appreciated.

I've played one of these games in Spanish and found the translation to be quite poor. Most everything uses the American English names, including Butz, Oldbag, and Lotta Hart. The jokes are meaningless to Spanish speakers. D: Though given the choice between this and English, I think people would prefer their native language.

Hardcore Gaming 101 said, "even back in the 16-bit era, it probably would have been considered a B-tier RPG, closer to the likes of Lufia and the Fortress of Doom or the first Breath of Fire rather than Final Fantasy VI or Phantasy Star IV, except for its really pretty presentation." Nintendolife gave Chrono Trigger a 9 and a 10. Phantasy Star IV, Dragon Quest VI, and Final Fantasy VI all got 9. Even taking the multiple reviewers into account, Pier Solar's lower score seems quite justified.